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Some years back, I was sucked into the labyrinth of Indian Matrimonial laws and a false 498a in particular. To be fair, before it hit me, it was difficult for me to fathom the wide spread misuse of dowry laws and specially 498a in India.

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Gurdial Singh (Dead) Through Lr Versus Jagir Kaur (Dead) And Anr. Etc.

Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Joymalya Bagchi, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Gurdial Singh (Dead) Through Lr Versus Jagir Kaur (Dead) And Anr. Etc. on 17 July, 2025 Law Point: Non-mention of wife and reason for disinheritance in Will is a suspicious circumstance, casting doubt on testator’s free will. JUDGEMENT 1. The appeals are directed against […]

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Mother Goes Missing with Child – Supreme Court Orders Action to Protect Father’s Rights

The Supreme Court took quick and serious action after a Russian woman disappeared with her child, violating court orders. The Indian father was left helpless. The Court gave urgent orders to locate the child and stop the mother from leaving the country. Brief Facts of the Case The couple — a Russian wife and an […]

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Viktoriia Basu Vs The State Of West Bengal & Ors.

Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Joymalya Bagchi Viktoriia Basu Vs The State Of West Bengal & Ors. on 17 July, 2025 Law Point: Court can order police action, passport seizure, and LOC to ensure child custody compliance and prevent illegal removal from jurisdiction. JUDGEMENT 1. In […]

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Father Granted Visitation Rights Despite 498A

Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: JUSTICES Kuldip Singh And K. Ramaswamy Kirtikumar Maheshankar Joshi Vs. Pradipkumar Karunashanker Joshi on 04 May 1992 Law Point: Father Granted Visitation Rights Despite 498A JUDGEMENT Special leave granted. Pradipkumar Karunashanker Joshi was married to Kumudlata. A son named Vishal was born on July 20, 1979 and a daughter Rachna alias Rikta on […]

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Supreme Court Allows Secretly Recorded Calls in Divorce Case

The Supreme Court has said that if a husband or wife secretly records their partner’s phone calls, those recordings can be used as evidence in a divorce case. The Court said that getting justice and a fair trial is more important than just protecting privacy in such situations. This decision cancels the earlier order of […]

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When Protection Becomes Punishment: Supreme Court Raises Alarm on PoSH Misuse

At a recent event, Supreme Court Justice N. Kotiswar Singh spoke openly about a reality many have been quietly suffering from — the PoSH Misuse, a law meant to protect women from sexual harassment at work. He said clearly: “There is a possibility, and it has happened. Making false allegations is equally dangerous. It compromises […]

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Six Months in Jail for Loving the Wrong Person | Supreme Court Grants Relief

Summary The Supreme Court granted bail to a man who was jailed for nearly six months under the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 and sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, merely for marrying a woman of another faith in an arranged marriage. The Court noted that the marriage was consensual and arranged by both families, […]

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Alimony Reassessed: Supreme Court Modifies Maintenance in Long-Running Matrimonial Dispute

Summary The Supreme Court modified a High Court order on permanent alimony in a long-standing matrimonial case, adjusting the maintenance amount to reflect both parties’ financial realities while acknowledging the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Facts of the Case Marriage & Family: Rakhi and Raja Sadhukhan were married in June 1997 and had a son […]

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Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Based on Contradictory and Unsubstantiated Allegations

The Supreme Court set aside two FIRs filed by a woman against the appellant under charges of rape and caste-based offences, after closely examining the inconsistencies in her statements, prior history of similar allegations, and lack of credible supporting evidence. The Court observed that continuing criminal proceedings in such circumstances would constitute an abuse of […]

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Supreme Court Clarifies: DV Act Cases Can Be Quashed by High Courts

Summary The Supreme Court has ruled that men facing false domestic violence (DV) cases can approach the High Court to get them quashed under Section 482 CrPC. Earlier, many High Courts wrongly believed that DV Act cases are civil in nature and can’t be quashed. The Supreme Court has now made it clear—DV cases, even […]

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